Salads made by Papa John’s that are being recalled for Listeria because they may contain contaminated sunflower seeds were sold at Albertsons, Safeway, Bashas and Food 4 Less. Consumers who have purchased these salads should not eat them as Listeria can cause serious illness. The recalled was issued after SunOpta expanded its sunflower kernel recall.
Listeria can cause serious, sometimes fatal infections. Those most at risk are young children, seniors and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms, which can take 70 days to develop, include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Among pregnant women, Listeria infections can cause miscarriages and stillbirths. As of May 21, no illnesses had been reported to Papa John’s Salads and Produce, according to the company.
The recalled products, were sold in the following states AZ, CA, ID, MT, ND, NM, OR, WY. At Albertsons and Safeway they were called Oriental Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing, sold in 10 oz. containers with the UPC 7827960269 and best by dates 5/18, 5/ 19, 5/20, 5/21, 5/22, 5/23, 5/24 and 5/25. At Bashas they were called Oriental Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing, sold in 10 oz sizes with UPC 78279602691 and best by dates 5/18, 5/ 19, 5/20, 5/21, 5/22, 5/23 and 5/24. And at Food 4 Less they were called Oriental Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing, sold i 13 oz. packages with the UPC 78279602840 and best by dates5/18, 5/ 19, 5/20, 5/21, 5/22, 5/23, 5/24 and 5/25.
